Kyle Lohse was born on October 4, 1978, in Chico, California, United States. He is of Native American descent and is a recognized member of the Nomlaki tribe. His birth sign is Libra. Kyle's parents, Larry and Leslie Lohse, were both high school athletes in California, and their athletic background greatly influenced his early interest in sports.
Growing up, Lohse attended Hamilton Union High School, the same school his parents had attended. During his time there, he actively participated in several sports, including baseball, basketball, and football. He graduated in 1996 and subsequently enrolled at Butte College in Northern California. During his time at Butte, he met his future wife, Gabrielle Vernier. The couple married and have two children together: a son named Kameron and a daughter named Alexis. Gabrielle is involved in various charitable organizations, and the family maintains residences in both Florida and Arizona.
While in high school, Lohse quickly made a name for himself in baseball. He earned All-Conference honors throughout all four years of his high school career. His consistent performances laid the foundation for his future in professional baseball. At Butte College, he continued to develop his skills, eventually capturing the attention of major league scouts.
Kyle Lohse began his professional baseball career in 1996 when he was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 29th round of the MLB Draft. However, before making his MLB debut, he was traded to the Minnesota Twins in 1999. He debuted in the Major Leagues in 2001 with the Twins.
In 2002, Lohse had a breakout season with a win-loss record of 13–8. He followed that up with another strong showing in 2003. In July 2006, he was traded to the Cincinnati Reds and debuted with them in August of that year. His stint with the team was relatively brief, as he joined the Philadelphia Phillies in 2007. That season, his performance dipped slightly, recording an ERA of 4.72 and a reduction in average innings pitched.
In March 2008, Lohse signed a one-year deal with the St. Louis Cardinals worth $4.25 million. His strong performance that year—an 11–2 win-loss record and a 3.39 ERA—led the Cardinals to extend his contract in September 2008, signing him for four more years at $41 million. Lohse continued to thrive with the Cardinals and achieved his 100th career win in August 2011. He was subsequently honored as the Cardinals' Opening Day starting pitcher.
| Net Worth 2021: | 38 million |
